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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.23 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.23 and 289.29 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.23 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.23 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.23 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 173,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,061.96/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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