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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 550.77 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 550.77 and 241.73 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 550.77 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/550.77 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 550.77 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 133,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,134.88/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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