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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 550.41 and 258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 550.41 and 258.93 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 550.41 = 258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/550.41 = 258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 550.41 × 258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 142,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,517.66/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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