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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.21, 598.20 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.21, 598.20 and 254.63 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.21 : 598.20 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.21/598.20 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.21x = 598.20 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.21x = 152,316.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,316.68/399.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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