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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.55, 551.04 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.55, 551.04 and 275.41 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.55 : 551.04 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.55/551.04 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.55x = 551.04 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.55x = 151,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,761.93/399.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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