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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 550.44 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 550.44 and 348.03 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 550.44 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/550.44 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 550.44 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 191,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,569.63/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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