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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 599.27 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 599.27 and 288.54 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 599.27 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/599.27 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 599.27 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 172,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,911.92/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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