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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.58, 551.49 and 252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.58, 551.49 and 252.29 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.58 : 551.49 = 252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.58/551.49 = 252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.58x = 551.49 × 252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.58x = 139,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,135.84/399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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