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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.44, 598.73 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.44, 598.73 and 193.72 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.44 : 598.73 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.44/598.73 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.44x = 598.73 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.44x = 115,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,983.51/399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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