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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.64, 550.78 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.64, 550.78 and 301.16 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.64 : 550.78 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.64/550.78 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.64x = 550.78 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.64x = 165,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,872.90/399.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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