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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.06, 549.35 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.06, 549.35 and 304.62 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.06 : 549.35 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.06/549.35 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.06x = 549.35 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.06x = 167,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,341.47/398.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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