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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.77, 593.76 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.77, 593.76 and 390.62 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.77 : 593.76 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.77/593.76 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.77x = 593.76 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.77x = 231,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,937.48/396.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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