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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 551.55 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 551.55 and 382.42 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 551.55 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/551.55 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 551.55 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 210,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,923.75/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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