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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 599.42 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 599.42 and 207 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 599.42 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/599.42 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 599.42 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 124,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,079.94/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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