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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.34, 593.10 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.34, 593.10 and 384.64 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.34 : 593.10 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.34/593.10 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.34x = 593.10 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.34x = 228,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,129.98/396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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