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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.23, 598.19 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.23, 598.19 and 384.04 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.23 : 598.19 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.23/598.19 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.23x = 598.19 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.23x = 229,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,728.89/399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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