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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.40, 598.99 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.40, 598.99 and 179.90 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.40 : 598.99 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.40/598.99 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.40x = 598.99 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.40x = 107,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,758.62/399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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