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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 548.92 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 548.92 and 314 is: 433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 548.92 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/548.92 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 548.92 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 172,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,360.88/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.07

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