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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 815.70 and 394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 815.70 and 394.93 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 815.70 = 394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/815.70 = 394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 815.70 × 394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 322,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,144.40/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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