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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.38 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.38 and 277.78 is: 416.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.38 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.38 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.38 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 166,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,218.00/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.29

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