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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.71, 548.37 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.71, 548.37 and 304.16 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.71 : 548.37 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.71/548.37 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.71x = 548.37 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.71x = 166,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,789.48/397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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