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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 598.32 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 598.32 and 335.07 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 598.32 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/598.32 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 598.32 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 200,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,479.08/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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