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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 550.55 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 550.55 and 274.83 is: 378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 550.55 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/550.55 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 550.55 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 151,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,306.28/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.87

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