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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.27, 551.66 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.27, 551.66 and 355.22 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.27 : 551.66 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.27/551.66 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.27x = 551.66 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.27x = 195,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,960.67/399.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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