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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.30, 548.56 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.30, 548.56 and 304.54 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.30 : 548.56 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.30/548.56 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.30x = 548.56 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.30x = 167,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,058.46/397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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