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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.50, 550.26 and 316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.50, 550.26 and 316.03 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.50 : 550.26 = 316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.50/550.26 = 316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.50x = 550.26 × 316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.50x = 173,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,898.67/398.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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