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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.89, 598.44 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.89, 598.44 and 276.62 is: 413.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.89 : 598.44 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.89/598.44 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.89x = 598.44 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.89x = 165,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,540.47/399.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.97

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