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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.18, 548.72 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.18, 548.72 and 287.46 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.18 : 548.72 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.18/548.72 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.18x = 548.72 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.18x = 157,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,735.05/398.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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