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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 604.38 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 604.38 and 396.48 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 604.38 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/604.38 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 604.38 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 239,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,624.58/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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