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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 597.50 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 597.50 and 388.44 is: 579.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 597.50 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/597.50 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 597.50 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 232,093.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,093.87/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.38

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