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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.88, 598.86 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.88, 598.86 and 253.12 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.88 : 598.86 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.88/598.86 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.88x = 598.86 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.88x = 151,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,583.44/399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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