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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.32, 597.83 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.32, 597.83 and 275.61 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.32 : 597.83 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.32/597.83 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.32x = 597.83 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.32x = 164,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,768.79/399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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