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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 550.92 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 550.92 and 352.32 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 550.92 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/550.92 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 550.92 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 194,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,100.13/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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