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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 551.34 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 551.34 and 358.29 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 551.34 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/551.34 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 551.34 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 197,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,539.61/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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