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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 549.60 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 549.60 and 328.44 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 549.60 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/549.60 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 549.60 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 180,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,510.62/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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