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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 598.88 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 598.88 and 342.53 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 598.88 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/598.88 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 598.88 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 205,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,135.92/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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