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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.99, 551.94 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.99, 551.94 and 252.69 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.99 : 551.94 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.99/551.94 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.99x = 551.94 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.99x = 139,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,469.72/399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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