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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 598.93 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 598.93 and 277.97 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 598.93 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/598.93 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 598.93 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 166,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,480.88/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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