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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 548.14 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 548.14 and 318.90 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 548.14 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/548.14 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 548.14 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 174,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,801.85/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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