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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 598.86 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 598.86 and 335.52 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 598.86 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/598.86 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 598.86 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 200,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,929.51/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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