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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 598.74 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 598.74 and 182.70 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 598.74 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/598.74 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 598.74 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 109,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,389.80/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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