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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 551.84 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 551.84 and 360.24 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 551.84 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/551.84 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 551.84 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 198,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,794.84/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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