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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 547.97 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 547.97 and 335.25 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 547.97 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/547.97 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 547.97 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 183,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,705.27/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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