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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.91, 814.89 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.91, 814.89 and 394.08 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.91 : 814.89 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.91/814.89 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.91x = 814.89 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.91x = 321,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,131.85/590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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