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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.58, 597.99 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.58, 597.99 and 354.22 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.58 : 597.99 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.58/597.99 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.58x = 597.99 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.58x = 211,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,820.02/399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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