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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.52, 598.80 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.52, 598.80 and 351.52 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.52 : 598.80 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.52/598.80 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.52x = 598.80 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.52x = 210,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,490.18/399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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