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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 550.72 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 550.72 and 259.36 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 550.72 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/550.72 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 550.72 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 142,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,834.74/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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