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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 599.93 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 599.93 and 384.94 is: 573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 599.93 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/599.93 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 599.93 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 230,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,937.05/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.56

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