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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.70, 551.37 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.70, 551.37 and 275.14 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.70 : 551.37 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.70/551.37 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.70x = 551.37 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.70x = 151,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,703.94/399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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