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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.31, 551.18 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.31, 551.18 and 275.29 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.31 : 551.18 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.31/551.18 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.31x = 551.18 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.31x = 151,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,732.97/399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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