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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 550.77 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 550.77 and 293.07 is: 403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 550.77 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/550.77 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 550.77 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 161,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,414.16/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.94

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