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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.56, 551.40 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.56, 551.40 and 252.14 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.56 : 551.40 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.56/551.40 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.56x = 551.40 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.56x = 139,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,030.00/399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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