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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 550.20 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 550.20 and 259.24 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 550.20 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/550.20 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 550.20 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 142,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633.85/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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