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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.20, 550.26 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.20, 550.26 and 358.84 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.20 : 550.26 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.20/550.26 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.20x = 550.26 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.20x = 197,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,455.30/398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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