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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 551.49 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 551.49 and 316.04 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 551.49 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/551.49 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 551.49 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 174,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,292.90/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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