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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 550.16 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 550.16 and 288.48 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 550.16 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/550.16 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 550.16 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 158,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,711.86/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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