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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 594.21 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 594.21 and 380.01 is: 568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 594.21 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/594.21 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 594.21 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 225,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,804.98/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.89

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