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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 549.98 and 315.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 549.98 and 315.85 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 549.98 = 315.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/549.98 = 315.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 549.98 × 315.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 173,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,711.18/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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