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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 597.96 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 597.96 and 394.92 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 597.96 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/597.96 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 597.96 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 236,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,146.36/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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