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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.51, 550.98 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.51, 550.98 and 274.97 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.51 : 550.98 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.51/550.98 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.51x = 550.98 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.51x = 151,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,504.35/399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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