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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 598.95 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 598.95 and 262.29 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 598.95 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/598.95 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 598.95 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 157,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,098.60/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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