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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.99, 551.61 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.99, 551.61 and 306.74 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.99 : 551.61 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.99/551.61 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.99x = 551.61 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.99x = 169,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,198.09/399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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