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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 597.96 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 597.96 and 297.23 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 597.96 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/597.96 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 597.96 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 177,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,728.66/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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