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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 598.11 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 598.11 and 253.50 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 598.11 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/598.11 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 598.11 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 151,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,620.89/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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