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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.92, 594.68 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.92, 594.68 and 381.93 is: 572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.92 : 594.68 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.92/594.68 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.92x = 594.68 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.92x = 227,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,124.22/396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.22

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