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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.84, 550.40 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.84, 550.40 and 301.44 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.84 : 550.40 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.84/550.40 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.84x = 550.40 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.84x = 165,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,912.58/399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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