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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.71, 598.83 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.71, 598.83 and 262.76 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.71 : 598.83 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.71/598.83 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.71x = 598.83 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.71x = 157,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,348.57/399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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