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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 548.10 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 548.10 and 292.70 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 548.10 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/548.10 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 548.10 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 160,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,430.24/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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