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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.43, 597.77 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.43, 597.77 and 331.08 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.43 : 597.77 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.43/597.77 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.43x = 597.77 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.43x = 197,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,909.69/399.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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