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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.09, 816.06 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.09, 816.06 and 394.93 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.09 : 816.06 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.09/816.06 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.09x = 816.06 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.09x = 322,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,286.58/591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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