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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.50 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.50 and 110.44 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.50 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.50 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.50 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 66,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,098.34/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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