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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 550.82 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 550.82 and 259.32 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 550.82 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/550.82 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 550.82 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 142,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,838.64/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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