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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 598.28 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 598.28 and 254.70 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 598.28 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/598.28 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 598.28 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 152,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,380.64/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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