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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 598.76 and 277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 598.76 and 277.10 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 598.76 = 277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/598.76 = 277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 598.76 × 277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 165,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,915.01/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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