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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 598.73 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 598.73 and 237.06 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 598.73 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/598.73 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 598.73 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 141,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,933.75/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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