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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.09, 599.52 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.09, 599.52 and 389.97 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.09 : 599.52 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.09/599.52 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.09x = 599.52 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.09x = 233,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,794.81/400.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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