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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.10, 550.59 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.10, 550.59 and 288.33 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.10 : 550.59 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.10/550.59 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.10x = 550.59 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.10x = 158,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,751.61/399.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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