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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.62, 551.40 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.62, 551.40 and 301.34 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.62 : 551.40 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.62/551.40 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.62x = 551.40 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.62x = 166,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,158.88/399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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