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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 548.43 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 548.43 and 284.35 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 548.43 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/548.43 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 548.43 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 155,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,947.00/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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