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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 599.37 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 599.37 and 395.58 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 599.37 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/599.37 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 599.37 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 237,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,098.78/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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