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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.58, 600.87 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.58, 600.87 and 398.72 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.58 : 600.87 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.58/600.87 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.58x = 600.87 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.58x = 239,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,578.89/403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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