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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 599.54 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 599.54 and 152.79 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 599.54 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/599.54 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 599.54 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 91,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,604.08/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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