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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.18, 600.78 and 389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.18, 600.78 and 389.66 is: 583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.18 : 600.78 = 389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.18/600.78 = 389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.18x = 600.78 × 389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.18x = 234,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,099.93/401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.53

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