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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 550.58 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 550.58 and 259.25 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 550.58 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/550.58 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 550.58 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 142,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,733.82/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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