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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.70, 549.08 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.70, 549.08 and 390.22 is: 537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.70 : 549.08 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.70/549.08 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.70x = 549.08 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.70x = 214,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,262.00/398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.40

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