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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 598.84 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 598.84 and 182.75 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 598.84 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/598.84 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 598.84 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 109,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,437.10/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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