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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 599.23 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 599.23 and 283.65 is: 425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 599.23 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/599.23 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 599.23 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 169,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,973.07/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.84

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