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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 596.46 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 596.46 and 355.93 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 596.46 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/596.46 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 596.46 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 212,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,297.85/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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