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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 550.69 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 550.69 and 316.76 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 550.69 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/550.69 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 550.69 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 174,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,433.02/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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