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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 551.68 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 551.68 and 275.46 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 551.68 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/551.68 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 551.68 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 151,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,965.08/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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