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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.98, 552.12 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.98, 552.12 and 358.46 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.98 : 552.12 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.98/552.12 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.98x = 552.12 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.98x = 197,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,914.32/399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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