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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.77, 600.21 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.77, 600.21 and 317.55 is: 476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.77 : 600.21 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.77/600.21 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.77x = 600.21 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.77x = 190,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,597.39/399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.77

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