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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.28 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.28 and 262.12 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.28 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.28 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.28 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 156,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,821.15/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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