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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.38, 550.02 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.38, 550.02 and 324.87 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.38 : 550.02 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.38/550.02 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.38x = 550.02 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.38x = 178,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,685.00/398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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