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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.63, 600.38 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.63, 600.38 and 255.45 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.63 : 600.38 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.63/600.38 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.63x = 600.38 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.63x = 153,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,367.07/399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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