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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 599.67 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 599.67 and 235.44 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 599.67 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/599.67 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 599.67 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 141,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,183.31/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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