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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 550.50 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 550.50 and 369.48 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 550.50 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/550.50 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 550.50 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 203,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,398.74/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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