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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 598.77 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 598.77 and 245.07 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 598.77 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/598.77 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 598.77 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 146,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,740.56/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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