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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.55, 550.16 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.55, 550.16 and 365.75 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.55 : 550.16 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.55/550.16 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.55x = 550.16 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.55x = 201,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,219.88/398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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