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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.90 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.90 and 289.92 is: 434.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.90 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.90 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.90 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 173,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,633.09/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.87

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