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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 550.76 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 550.76 and 350.16 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 550.76 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/550.76 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 550.76 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 192,854.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,854.12/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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