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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.10, 598.64 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.10, 598.64 and 376.42 is: 564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.10 : 598.64 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.10/598.64 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.10x = 598.64 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.10x = 225,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,340.07/399.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.62

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