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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 599.85 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 599.85 and 284.02 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 599.85 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/599.85 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 599.85 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 170,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,369.40/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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