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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 598.88 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 598.88 and 171.36 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 598.88 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/598.88 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 598.88 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 102,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,624.08/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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