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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 599.94 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 599.94 and 390.76 is: 585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 599.94 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/599.94 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 599.94 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 234,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,431.05/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.58

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