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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 550.02 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 550.02 and 339.72 is: 469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 550.02 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/550.02 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 550.02 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 186,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,852.79/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.15

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