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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 600.39 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 600.39 and 245.91 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 600.39 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/600.39 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 600.39 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 147,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,641.90/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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