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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.28 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.28 and 290.56 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.28 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.28 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.28 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 173,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,836.24/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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