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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 549.17 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 549.17 and 351.10 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 549.17 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/549.17 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 549.17 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 192,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,813.59/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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