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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.42, 815.06 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.42, 815.06 and 394.07 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.42 : 815.06 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.42/815.06 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.42x = 815.06 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.42x = 321,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,187.60/590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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