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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.24, 551.03 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.24, 551.03 and 275.15 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.24 : 551.03 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.24/551.03 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.24x = 551.03 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.24x = 151,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,611.77/399.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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