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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 550.76 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 550.76 and 346.73 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 550.76 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/550.76 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 550.76 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 190,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,960.53/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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