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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.30, 598.77 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.30, 598.77 and 255.93 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.30 : 598.77 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.30/598.77 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.30x = 598.77 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.30x = 153,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,243.21/399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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