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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.19, 599.93 and 371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.19, 599.93 and 371.51 is: 558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.19 : 599.93 = 371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.19/599.93 = 371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.19x = 599.93 × 371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.19x = 222,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,876.99/399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.32

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