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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 597.84 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 597.84 and 368.48 is: 551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 597.84 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/597.84 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 597.84 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 220,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,292.08/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.83

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