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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 598.82 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 598.82 and 296.58 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 598.82 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/598.82 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 598.82 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 177,596.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596.55/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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