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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.85, 548.51 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.85, 548.51 and 303.48 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.85 : 548.51 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.85/548.51 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.85x = 548.51 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.85x = 166,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,460.30/397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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