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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.86, 552.08 and 372.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.86, 552.08 and 372.30 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.86 : 552.08 = 372.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.86/552.08 = 372.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.86x = 552.08 × 372.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.86x = 205,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,537.52/399.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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