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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.25, 598.95 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.25, 598.95 and 283.73 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.25 : 598.95 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.25/598.95 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.25x = 598.95 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.25x = 169,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,940.08/399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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