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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.34, 598.66 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.34, 598.66 and 312.40 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.34 : 598.66 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.34/598.66 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.34x = 598.66 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.34x = 187,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,021.35/399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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