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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.73, 550.17 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.73, 550.17 and 379.83 is: 524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.73 : 550.17 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.73/550.17 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.73x = 550.17 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.73x = 208,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,971.07/398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.09

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