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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.40, 598.86 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.40, 598.86 and 334.80 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.40 : 598.86 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.40/598.86 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.40x = 598.86 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.40x = 200,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,495.33/399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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