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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 600.69 and 393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 600.69 and 393.02 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 600.69 = 393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/600.69 = 393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 600.69 × 393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 236,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083.18/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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