Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.01, 549.33 and 288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 398.01, 549.33 and 288 is: 397.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398.01 : 549.33 = 288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398.01/549.33 = 288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398.01x = 549.33 × 288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398.01x = 158,207.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,207.04/398.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397.50
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