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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 550.72 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 550.72 and 243.76 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 550.72 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/550.72 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 550.72 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 134,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,243.51/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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