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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.24, 598.58 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.24, 598.58 and 390.08 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.24 : 598.58 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.24/598.58 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.24x = 598.58 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.24x = 233,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,494.49/401.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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