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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 599.07 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 599.07 and 245.76 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 599.07 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/599.07 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 599.07 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 147,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,227.44/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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