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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.88, 552.05 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.88, 552.05 and 301.87 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.88 : 552.05 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.88/552.05 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.88x = 552.05 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.88x = 166,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,645.82/399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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