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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 599.19 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 599.19 and 245.76 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 599.19 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/599.19 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 599.19 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 147,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,256.93/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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