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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.85, 598.42 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.85, 598.42 and 245.87 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.85 : 598.42 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.85/598.42 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.85x = 598.42 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.85x = 147,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,132.82/399.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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