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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.51, 598.88 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.51, 598.88 and 252.81 is: 378.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.51 : 598.88 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.51/598.88 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.51x = 598.88 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.51x = 151,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,401.59/399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.97

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