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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 598.93 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 598.93 and 245.12 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 598.93 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/598.93 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 598.93 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 146,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,806.11/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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