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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 552.06 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 552.06 and 289.08 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 552.06 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/552.06 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 552.06 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 159,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,589.50/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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