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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 598.64 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 598.64 and 182.61 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 598.64 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/598.64 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 598.64 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 109,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,316.74/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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