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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 608.67 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 608.67 and 396.86 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 608.67 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/608.67 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 608.67 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 241,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,553.73/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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