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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 598.79 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 598.79 and 353.26 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 598.79 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/598.79 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 598.79 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 211,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,530.19/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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