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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.39, 599.08 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.39, 599.08 and 110.83 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.39 : 599.08 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.39/599.08 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.39x = 599.08 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.39x = 66,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,392.49/399.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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