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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 597.80 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 597.80 and 254.48 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 597.80 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/597.80 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 597.80 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 152,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,128.14/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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