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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 598.80 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 598.80 and 245.52 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 598.80 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/598.80 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 598.80 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 147,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,017.38/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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