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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.99, 552.11 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.99, 552.11 and 252.72 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.99 : 552.11 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.99/552.11 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.99x = 552.11 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.99x = 139,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,529.01/399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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