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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.04, 597.96 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.04, 597.96 and 393.75 is: 587.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.04 : 597.96 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.04/597.96 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.04x = 597.96 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.04x = 235,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,446.75/401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.09

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