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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.09, 599.55 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.09, 599.55 and 382.70 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.09 : 599.55 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.09/599.55 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.09x = 599.55 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.09x = 229,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,444.79/399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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