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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 598.56 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 598.56 and 255.04 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 598.56 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/598.56 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 598.56 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 152,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,656.74/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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