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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.43, 550.83 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.43, 550.83 and 381.21 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.43 : 550.83 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.43/550.83 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.43x = 550.83 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.43x = 209,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,981.90/398.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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