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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 597.88 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 597.88 and 301.39 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 597.88 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/597.88 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 597.88 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 180,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,193.94/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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