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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.34, 551.16 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.34, 551.16 and 259.87 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.34 : 551.16 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.34/551.16 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.34x = 551.16 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.34x = 143,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,229.95/399.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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