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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.55, 549.87 and 324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.55, 549.87 and 324.74 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.55 : 549.87 = 324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.55/549.87 = 324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.55x = 549.87 × 324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.55x = 178,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,560.82/398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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