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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 598.06 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 598.06 and 254.40 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 598.06 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/598.06 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 598.06 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 152,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,146.46/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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