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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.59, 590.58 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.59, 590.58 and 386.35 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.59 : 590.58 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.59/590.58 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.59x = 590.58 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.59x = 228,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,169.11/396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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