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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.90, 550.35 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.90, 550.35 and 351.90 is: 486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.90 : 550.35 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.90/550.35 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.90x = 550.35 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.90x = 193,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,668.17/397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.73

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