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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.82, 551.76 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.82, 551.76 and 259.99 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.82 : 551.76 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.82/551.76 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.82x = 551.76 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.82x = 143,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,452.08/399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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