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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 551.59 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 551.59 and 252.59 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 551.59 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/551.59 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 551.59 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 139,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,322.73/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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