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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 599.13 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 599.13 and 245.16 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 599.13 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/599.13 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 599.13 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 146,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,882.71/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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