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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.93, 599.40 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.93, 599.40 and 395.28 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.93 : 599.40 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.93/599.40 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.93x = 599.40 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.93x = 236,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,930.83/398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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