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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.02, 598.73 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.02, 598.73 and 270.50 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.02 : 598.73 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.02/598.73 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.02x = 598.73 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.02x = 161,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,956.47/399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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