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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.15, 816.35 and 394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.15, 816.35 and 394.77 is: 545.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.15 : 816.35 = 394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.15/816.35 = 394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.15x = 816.35 × 394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.15x = 322,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,268.52/591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.16

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