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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 597.51 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 597.51 and 387.99 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 597.51 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/597.51 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 597.51 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 231,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,827.90/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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