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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 551.84 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 551.84 and 252.54 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 551.84 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/551.84 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 551.84 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 139,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,360.41/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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