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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 551.04 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 551.04 and 295.32 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 551.04 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/551.04 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 551.04 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 162,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,733.13/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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