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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 597.66 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 597.66 and 290.34 is: 434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 597.66 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/597.66 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 597.66 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 173,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,524.60/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.18

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