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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.33, 549.84 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.33, 549.84 and 356.81 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.33 : 549.84 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.33/549.84 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.33x = 549.84 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.33x = 196,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,188.41/398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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