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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.21, 550.80 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.21, 550.80 and 252.03 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.21 : 550.80 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.21/550.80 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.21x = 550.80 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.21x = 138,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,818.12/399.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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