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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 551.62 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 551.62 and 301.52 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 551.62 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/551.62 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 551.62 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 166,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,324.46/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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