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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.98, 550.53 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.98, 550.53 and 332.28 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.98 : 550.53 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.98/550.53 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.98x = 550.53 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.98x = 182,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,930.11/397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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