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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 598.34 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 598.34 and 388.52 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 598.34 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/598.34 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 598.34 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 232,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,467.06/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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