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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 597.78 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 597.78 and 290.79 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 597.78 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/597.78 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 597.78 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 173,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,828.45/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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