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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.25, 549.60 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.25, 549.60 and 282.06 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.25 : 549.60 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.25/549.60 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.25x = 549.60 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.25x = 155,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,020.18/398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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