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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 598.64 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 598.64 and 182.76 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 598.64 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/598.64 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 598.64 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 109,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,406.53/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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