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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 599.28 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 599.28 and 308.20 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 599.28 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/599.28 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 599.28 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 184,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,698.10/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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