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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 599.04 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 599.04 and 278.16 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 599.04 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/599.04 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 599.04 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 166,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,628.97/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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