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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 552.33 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 552.33 and 295.11 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 552.33 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/552.33 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 552.33 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 162,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,998.11/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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