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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.41, 600.48 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.41, 600.48 and 369.34 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.41 : 600.48 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.41/600.48 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.41x = 600.48 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.41x = 221,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,781.28/399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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