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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.98, 549.82 and 305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.98, 549.82 and 305.10 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.98 : 549.82 = 305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.98/549.82 = 305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.98x = 549.82 × 305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.98x = 167,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,750.08/397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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