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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 599.91 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 599.91 and 392.24 is: 588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 599.91 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/599.91 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 599.91 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 235,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,308.70/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.95

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