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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.41, 550.96 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.41, 550.96 and 275.13 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.41 : 550.96 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.41/550.96 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.41x = 550.96 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.41x = 151,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,582.87/399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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