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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 550.17 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 550.17 and 241.28 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 550.17 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/550.17 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 550.17 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 132,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,745.02/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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