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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.63, 551.58 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.63, 551.58 and 252.45 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.63 : 551.58 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.63/551.58 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.63x = 551.58 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.63x = 139,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,245.42/399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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