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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.84, 598.80 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.84, 598.80 and 331.68 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.84 : 598.80 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.84/598.80 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.84x = 598.80 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.84x = 198,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,609.98/399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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