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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.48 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.48 and 395.60 is: 593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.48 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.48 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.48 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 237,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,945.49/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.41

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