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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 598.76 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 598.76 and 308.24 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 598.76 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/598.76 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 598.76 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 184,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,561.78/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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