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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.78, 551.07 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.78, 551.07 and 366.30 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.78 : 551.07 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.78/551.07 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.78x = 551.07 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.78x = 201,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,856.94/399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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