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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 598.72 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 598.72 and 276 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 598.72 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/598.72 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 598.72 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 165,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,246.72/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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