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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.45, 550.77 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.45, 550.77 and 294.53 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.45 : 550.77 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.45/550.77 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.45x = 550.77 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.45x = 162,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,214.43/399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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