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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 598.80 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 598.80 and 338.60 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 598.80 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/598.80 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 598.80 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 202,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,753.68/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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