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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.40 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.40 and 255.02 is: 382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.40 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.40 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.40 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 152,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,603.97/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.22

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