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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 548.80 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 548.80 and 304.51 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 548.80 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/548.80 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 548.80 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 167,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,113.57/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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