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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.42, 816.44 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.42, 816.44 and 395.07 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.42 : 816.44 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.42/816.44 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.42x = 816.44 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.42x = 322,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,550.95/591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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