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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.01, 612.62 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.01, 612.62 and 393.83 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.01 : 612.62 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.01/612.62 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.01x = 612.62 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.01x = 241,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,266.17/408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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