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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 550.53 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 550.53 and 355.50 is: 490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 550.53 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/550.53 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 550.53 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 195,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,713.42/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.21

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