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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 597.96 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 597.96 and 382.51 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 597.96 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/597.96 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 597.96 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 228,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,725.68/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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