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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 598.88 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 598.88 and 253.23 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 598.88 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/598.88 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 598.88 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 151,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,651.35/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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