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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.68 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.68 and 270.64 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.68 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.68 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.68 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 162,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,026.76/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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