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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.23, 549.26 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.23, 549.26 and 349.02 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.23 : 549.26 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.23/549.26 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.23x = 549.26 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.23x = 191,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,702.73/398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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