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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 551.58 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 551.58 and 301.18 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 551.58 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/551.58 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 551.58 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 166,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,124.86/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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