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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 598.77 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 598.77 and 297.24 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 598.77 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/598.77 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 598.77 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 177,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,978.39/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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