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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 597.51 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 597.51 and 295.11 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 597.51 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/597.51 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 597.51 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 176,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,331.18/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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