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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 612.12 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 612.12 and 399.92 is: 599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 612.12 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/612.12 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 612.12 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 244,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,799.03/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.18

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