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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.39, 599.13 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.39, 599.13 and 277.35 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.39 : 599.13 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.39/599.13 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.39x = 599.13 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.39x = 166,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,168.71/399.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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