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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 551.74 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 551.74 and 260.04 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 551.74 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/551.74 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 551.74 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 143,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,474.47/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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