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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.55 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.55 and 204.01 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.55 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.55 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.55 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 122,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,107.67/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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