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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.69, 548.57 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.69, 548.57 and 304.34 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.69 : 548.57 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.69/548.57 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.69x = 548.57 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.69x = 166,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,949.81/397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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