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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.52, 598.37 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.52, 598.37 and 302.17 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.52 : 598.37 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.52/598.37 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.52x = 598.37 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.52x = 180,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,809.46/399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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