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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.41, 550.26 and 316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.41, 550.26 and 316.49 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.41 : 550.26 = 316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.41/550.26 = 316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.41x = 550.26 × 316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.41x = 174,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,151.79/399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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