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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 599.22 and 376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 599.22 and 376.95 is: 565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 599.22 = 376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/599.22 = 376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 599.22 × 376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 225,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,875.98/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.59

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