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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.10, 598.24 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.10, 598.24 and 289.14 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.10 : 598.24 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.10/598.24 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.10x = 598.24 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.10x = 172,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,975.89/399.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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