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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.79, 599.79 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.79, 599.79 and 156.25 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.79 : 599.79 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.79/599.79 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.79x = 599.79 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.79x = 93,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,717.19/399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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