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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.40, 550.55 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.40, 550.55 and 299.99 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.40 : 550.55 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.40/550.55 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.40x = 550.55 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.40x = 165,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,155.24/398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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