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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 549.72 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 549.72 and 288.24 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 549.72 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/549.72 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 549.72 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 158,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,451.29/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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