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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 550.60 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 550.60 and 259.28 is: 357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 550.60 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/550.60 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 550.60 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 142,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,756.17/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.69

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