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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 551.33 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 551.33 and 300.61 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 551.33 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/551.33 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 551.33 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 165,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,735.31/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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