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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 598.46 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 598.46 and 361.29 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 598.46 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/598.46 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 598.46 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 216,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,218.05/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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