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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 550.92 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 550.92 and 259.52 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 550.92 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/550.92 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 550.92 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 142,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,974.76/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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