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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 814.86 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 814.86 and 394.26 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 814.86 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/814.86 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 814.86 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 321,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,266.70/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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