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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 600.16 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 600.16 and 286.48 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 600.16 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/600.16 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 600.16 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 171,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,933.84/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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