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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.25, 551.13 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.25, 551.13 and 264.66 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.25 : 551.13 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.25/551.13 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.25x = 551.13 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.25x = 145,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,862.07/399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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