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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 594.74 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 594.74 and 384.40 is: 571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 594.74 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/594.74 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 594.74 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 228,618.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,618.06/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.89

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