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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 598.73 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 598.73 and 182.47 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 598.73 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/598.73 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 598.73 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 109,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,250.26/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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