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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.58, 549 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.58, 549 and 331.16 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.58 : 549 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.58/549 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.58x = 549 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.58x = 181,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,804.10/397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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