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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.97, 552.06 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.97, 552.06 and 260.26 is: 359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.97 : 552.06 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.97/552.06 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.97x = 552.06 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.97x = 143,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,679.14/399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.22

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