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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.61, 599.30 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.61, 599.30 and 283.71 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.61 : 599.30 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.61/599.30 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.61x = 599.30 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.61x = 170,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,027.40/399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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