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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.71, 551.65 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.71, 551.65 and 301.29 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.71 : 551.65 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.71/551.65 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.71x = 551.65 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.71x = 166,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,205.88/399.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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