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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.40, 550.33 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.40, 550.33 and 355.25 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.40 : 550.33 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.40/550.33 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.40x = 550.33 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.40x = 195,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,505.22/399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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