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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.44, 599.50 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.44, 599.50 and 338.12 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.44 : 599.50 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.44/599.50 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.44x = 599.50 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.44x = 202,702.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,702.94/399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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