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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 598.28 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 598.28 and 283.91 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 598.28 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/598.28 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 598.28 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 169,857.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,857.67/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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