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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 595.87 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 595.87 and 390.12 is: 582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 595.87 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/595.87 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 595.87 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 232,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,459.79/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.08

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