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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 550.70 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 550.70 and 383.54 is: 528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 550.70 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/550.70 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 550.70 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 211,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,212.25/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.92

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