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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.53, 550.05 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.53, 550.05 and 347.78 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.53 : 550.05 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.53/550.05 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.53x = 550.05 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.53x = 191,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,296.39/399.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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