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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.88, 598.87 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.88, 598.87 and 381.88 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.88 : 598.87 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.88/598.87 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.88x = 598.87 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.88x = 228,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,696.48/396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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