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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 551.94 and 294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 551.94 and 294.86 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 551.94 = 294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/551.94 = 294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 551.94 × 294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 162,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,745.03/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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