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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.03, 549.32 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.03, 549.32 and 385.74 is: 532.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.03 : 549.32 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.03/549.32 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.03x = 549.32 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.03x = 211,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,892.77/398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.36

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