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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.69, 551.62 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.69, 551.62 and 289.53 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.69 : 551.62 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.69/551.62 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.69x = 551.62 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.69x = 159,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,710.54/399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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