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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.42, 550.70 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.42, 550.70 and 363.32 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.42 : 550.70 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.42/550.70 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.42x = 550.70 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.42x = 200,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,080.32/398.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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