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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 598.14 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 598.14 and 372.96 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 598.14 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/598.14 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 598.14 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 223,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,082.29/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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