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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 598.19 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 598.19 and 296.06 is: 443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 598.19 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/598.19 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 598.19 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 177,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,095.66/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.48

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