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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.25, 598.81 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.25, 598.81 and 182.78 is: 274.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.25 : 598.81 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.25/598.81 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.25x = 598.81 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.25x = 109,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,450.49/399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.14

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