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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 599.10 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 599.10 and 326.19 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 599.10 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/599.10 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 599.10 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 195,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,420.43/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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