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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 599.04 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 599.04 and 216.72 is: 325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 599.04 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/599.04 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 599.04 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 129,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,823.95/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.07

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