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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 551.73 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 551.73 and 294.83 is: 407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 551.73 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/551.73 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 551.73 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 162,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,666.56/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.08

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