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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.20, 549.80 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.20, 549.80 and 373.90 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.20 : 549.80 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.20/549.80 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.20x = 549.80 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.20x = 205,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,570.22/398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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