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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 552.30 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 552.30 and 307.62 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 552.30 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/552.30 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 552.30 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 169,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,898.53/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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