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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 600.12 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 600.12 and 238.07 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 600.12 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/600.12 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 600.12 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 142,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,870.57/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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