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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 598.04 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 598.04 and 244.59 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 598.04 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/598.04 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 598.04 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 146,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,273.38/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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