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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 598.84 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 598.84 and 207.04 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 598.84 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/598.84 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 598.84 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 123,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,983.83/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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