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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.01, 598.52 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.01, 598.52 and 110.45 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.01 : 598.52 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.01/598.52 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.01x = 598.52 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.01x = 66,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,104.78/399.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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