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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.51, 599.31 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.51, 599.31 and 364.32 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.51 : 599.31 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.51/599.31 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.51x = 599.31 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.51x = 218,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,340.62/399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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