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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 550.39 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 550.39 and 241.39 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 550.39 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/550.39 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 550.39 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 132,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,858.64/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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