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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.40, 551.28 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.40, 551.28 and 252.08 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.40 : 551.28 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.40/551.28 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.40x = 551.28 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.40x = 138,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,966.66/399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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