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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.01, 550.91 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.01, 550.91 and 294.11 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.01 : 550.91 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.01/550.91 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.01x = 550.91 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.01x = 162,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,026.67/399.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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