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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 828.07 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 828.07 and 389.76 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 828.07 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/828.07 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 828.07 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 322,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,753.66/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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