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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 550.77 and 282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 550.77 and 282.90 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 550.77 = 282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/550.77 = 282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 550.77 × 282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 155,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,812.83/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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