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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.44, 599.60 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.44, 599.60 and 284.04 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.44 : 599.60 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.44/599.60 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.44x = 599.60 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.44x = 170,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,310.38/399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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