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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 599.46 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 599.46 and 243.72 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 599.46 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/599.46 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 599.46 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 146,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,100.39/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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