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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.53, 551.45 and 358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.53, 551.45 and 358.01 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.53 : 551.45 = 358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.53/551.45 = 358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.53x = 551.45 × 358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.53x = 197,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,425.51/399.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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