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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.49, 598.87 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.49, 598.87 and 245.49 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.49 : 598.87 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.49/598.87 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.49x = 598.87 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.49x = 147,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,016.60/399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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