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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.81, 550.99 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.81, 550.99 and 289.10 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.81 : 550.99 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.81/550.99 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.81x = 550.99 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.81x = 159,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,287.73/399.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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