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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.52, 550.64 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.52, 550.64 and 383.84 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.52 : 550.64 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.52/550.64 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.52x = 550.64 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.52x = 211,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,357.66/399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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