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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.37, 550.03 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.37, 550.03 and 344.09 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.37 : 550.03 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.37/550.03 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.37x = 550.03 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.37x = 189,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,255.35/399.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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