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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.02, 550.43 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.02, 550.43 and 348.81 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.02 : 550.43 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.02/550.43 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.02x = 550.43 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.02x = 191,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,995.49/398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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