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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 550.56 and 382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 550.56 and 382.24 is: 528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 550.56 = 382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/550.56 = 382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 550.56 × 382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 210,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,446.05/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.18

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