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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 548.82 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 548.82 and 299.18 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 548.82 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/548.82 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 548.82 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 164,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.22/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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