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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.78, 550.32 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.78, 550.32 and 241.44 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.78 : 550.32 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.78/550.32 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.78x = 550.32 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.78x = 132,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,869.26/398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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