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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 597.68 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 597.68 and 277.52 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 597.68 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/597.68 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 597.68 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 165,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,868.15/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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