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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 598.11 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 598.11 and 391.62 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 598.11 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/598.11 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 598.11 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 234,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,231.84/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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