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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 599.07 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 599.07 and 358.25 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 599.07 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/599.07 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 599.07 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 214,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,616.83/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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