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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 548.64 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 548.64 and 342.44 is: 472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 548.64 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/548.64 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 548.64 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 187,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,876.28/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.05

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