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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 551.56 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 551.56 and 259.93 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 551.56 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/551.56 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 551.56 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 143,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,364.42/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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