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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.05, 597.99 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.05, 597.99 and 283.73 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.05 : 597.99 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.05/597.99 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.05x = 597.99 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.05x = 169,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,665.78/399.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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