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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 599.76 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 599.76 and 278.04 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 599.76 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/599.76 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 599.76 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 166,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,757.27/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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