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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 599.52 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 599.52 and 354.16 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 599.52 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/599.52 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 599.52 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 212,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,326.00/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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