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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.25, 549.18 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.25, 549.18 and 358.97 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.25 : 549.18 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.25/549.18 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.25x = 549.18 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.25x = 197,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,136.40/398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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