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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 599.74 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 599.74 and 339.90 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 599.74 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/599.74 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 599.74 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 203,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,851.63/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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