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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.83, 551.63 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.83, 551.63 and 252.51 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.83 : 551.63 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.83/551.63 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.83x = 551.63 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.83x = 139,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,290.65/399.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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