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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.36 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.36 and 182.48 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.36 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.36 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.36 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 109,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,188.73/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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