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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.84, 552 and 289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.84, 552 and 289.12 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.84 : 552 = 289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.84/552 = 289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.84x = 552 × 289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.84x = 159,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,594.24/399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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