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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 596.28 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 596.28 and 376.55 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 596.28 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/596.28 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 596.28 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 224,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,526.25/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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