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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.89, 596.93 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.89, 596.93 and 370.60 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.89 : 596.93 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.89/596.93 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.89x = 596.93 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.89x = 221,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,218.91/399.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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