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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.63, 599.37 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.63, 599.37 and 107.13 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.63 : 599.37 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.63/599.37 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.63x = 599.37 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.63x = 64,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,210.51/399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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