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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 598.66 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 598.66 and 182.78 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 598.66 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/598.66 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 598.66 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 109,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,423.07/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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