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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.62, 551.26 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.62, 551.26 and 301.21 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.62 : 551.26 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.62/551.26 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.62x = 551.26 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.62x = 166,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,045.02/399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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