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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 597.85 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 597.85 and 252.54 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 597.85 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/597.85 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 597.85 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 150,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,982.62/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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