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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 594.56 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 594.56 and 387.03 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 594.56 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/594.56 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 594.56 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 230,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,110.62/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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