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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 600.50 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 600.50 and 277.62 is: 417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 600.50 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/600.50 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 600.50 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 166,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,710.81/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.07

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