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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.14, 549.25 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.14, 549.25 and 366.55 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.14 : 549.25 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.14/549.25 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.14x = 549.25 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.14x = 201,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,325.30/398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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