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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 552.02 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 552.02 and 260.41 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 552.02 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/552.02 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 552.02 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 143,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,748.44/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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