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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.91, 598.94 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.91, 598.94 and 388.98 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.91 : 598.94 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.91/598.94 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.91x = 598.94 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.91x = 232,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,975.68/399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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