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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 600.32 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 600.32 and 391.10 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 600.32 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/600.32 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 600.32 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 234,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,785.15/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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