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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.68, 551.74 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.68, 551.74 and 301.46 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.68 : 551.74 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.68/551.74 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.68x = 551.74 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.68x = 166,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,327.54/399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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