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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 597.60 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 597.60 and 351.20 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 597.60 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/597.60 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 597.60 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 209,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877.12/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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