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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.83, 548.91 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.83, 548.91 and 304.68 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.83 : 548.91 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.83/548.91 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.83x = 548.91 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.83x = 167,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,241.90/397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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