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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.27, 815.76 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.27, 815.76 and 394.83 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.27 : 815.76 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.27/815.76 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.27x = 815.76 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.27x = 322,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,086.52/591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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