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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.08, 548.22 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.08, 548.22 and 355.56 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.08 : 548.22 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.08/548.22 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.08x = 548.22 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.08x = 194,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,925.10/397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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