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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 814.32 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 814.32 and 393.93 is: 543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 814.32 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/814.32 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 814.32 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 320,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,785.08/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.50

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