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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.86, 549.12 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.86, 549.12 and 375.72 is: 518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.86 : 549.12 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.86/549.12 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.86x = 549.12 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.86x = 206,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,315.37/397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.56

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