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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 548.58 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 548.58 and 376.84 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 548.58 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/548.58 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 548.58 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 206,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,726.89/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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