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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.97, 552.05 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.97, 552.05 and 259.84 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.97 : 552.05 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.97/552.05 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.97x = 552.05 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.97x = 143,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,446.07/399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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