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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 815.36 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 815.36 and 395.16 is: 545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 815.36 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/815.36 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 815.36 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 322,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,195.68/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.52

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