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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 598.83 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 598.83 and 290.37 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 598.83 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/598.83 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 598.83 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 173,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,882.27/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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