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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.83, 598.74 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.83, 598.74 and 253.14 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.83 : 598.74 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.83/598.74 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.83x = 598.74 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.83x = 151,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,565.04/399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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