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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 598.62 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 598.62 and 277.19 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 598.62 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/598.62 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 598.62 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 165,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,931.48/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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