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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 550.32 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 550.32 and 282.64 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 550.32 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/550.32 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 550.32 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 155,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,542.44/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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