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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 598.78 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 598.78 and 155.79 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 598.78 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/598.78 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 598.78 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 93,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,283.94/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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