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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 551.82 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 551.82 and 275.54 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 551.82 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/551.82 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 551.82 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 152,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,045.72/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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