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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.62 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.62 and 182.72 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.62 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.62 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.62 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 109,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,379.85/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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