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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 597.16 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 597.16 and 377.15 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 597.16 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/597.16 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 597.16 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 225,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,218.89/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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