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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 815.31 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 815.31 and 394.05 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 815.31 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/815.31 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 815.31 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 321,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,272.91/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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