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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.21 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.21 and 245.36 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.21 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.21 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.21 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 146,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,777.69/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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