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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 597.96 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 597.96 and 277.36 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 597.96 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/597.96 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 597.96 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 165,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,850.19/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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