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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 549.99 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 549.99 and 328.86 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 549.99 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/549.99 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 549.99 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 180,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,869.71/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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