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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.30, 598.41 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.30, 598.41 and 276.05 is: 413.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.30 : 598.41 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.30/598.41 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.30x = 598.41 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.30x = 165,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,188.09/399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.69

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