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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.68, 551.36 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.68, 551.36 and 371.84 is: 512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.68 : 551.36 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.68/551.36 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.68x = 551.36 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.68x = 205,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,017.70/399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.95

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