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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 550.56 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 550.56 and 274.57 is: 378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 550.56 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/550.56 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 550.56 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 151,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,170.01/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.75

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