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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 550.26 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 550.26 and 343.71 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 550.26 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/550.26 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 550.26 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 189,129.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,129.86/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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