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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.44, 548.92 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.44, 548.92 and 381.36 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.44 : 548.92 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.44/548.92 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.44x = 548.92 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.44x = 209,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,336.13/399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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