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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 599.16 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 599.16 and 277.94 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 599.16 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/599.16 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 599.16 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 166,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,530.53/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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