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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 602.50 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 602.50 and 392.36 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 602.50 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/602.50 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 602.50 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 236,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,396.90/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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