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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 598.54 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 598.54 and 350.50 is: 525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 598.54 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/598.54 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 598.54 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 209,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,788.27/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.28

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