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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 549 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 549 and 335.61 is: 463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 549 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/549 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 549 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 184,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,249.89/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.07

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