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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 548.16 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 548.16 and 349.44 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 548.16 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/548.16 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 548.16 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 191,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,549.03/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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