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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 550.56 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 550.56 and 370.68 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 550.56 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/550.56 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 550.56 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 204,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,081.58/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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