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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 598.96 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 598.96 and 283.74 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 598.96 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/598.96 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 598.96 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 169,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,948.91/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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