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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.62, 599.51 and 284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.62, 599.51 and 284.11 is: 426.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.62 : 599.51 = 284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.62/599.51 = 284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.62x = 599.51 × 284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.62x = 170,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,326.00/399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.22

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