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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.57, 598.19 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.57, 598.19 and 357.87 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.57 : 598.19 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.57/598.19 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.57x = 598.19 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.57x = 214,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,072.47/399.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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