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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.64, 602.35 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.64, 602.35 and 376.12 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.64 : 602.35 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.64/602.35 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.64x = 602.35 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.64x = 226,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,555.88/399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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