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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.80, 598.74 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.80, 598.74 and 390.08 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.80 : 598.74 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.80/598.74 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.80x = 598.74 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.80x = 233,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,556.50/399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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