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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.48, 552.24 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.48, 552.24 and 363.48 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.48 : 552.24 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.48/552.24 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.48x = 552.24 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.48x = 200,728.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,728.20/399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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