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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 597.81 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 597.81 and 316.41 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 597.81 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/597.81 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 597.81 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 189,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,153.06/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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