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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 548.79 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 548.79 and 287.50 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 548.79 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/548.79 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 548.79 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 157,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,777.32/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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