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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.65, 599.47 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.65, 599.47 and 271.13 is: 406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.65 : 599.47 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.65/599.47 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.65x = 599.47 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.65x = 162,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,530.63/399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.69

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