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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 550.92 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 550.92 and 305.96 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 550.92 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/550.92 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 550.92 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 168,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,559.48/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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