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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 600.08 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 600.08 and 393.44 is: 590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 600.08 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/600.08 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 600.08 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 236,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,090.51/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.22

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