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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.80, 548.84 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.80, 548.84 and 362 is: 498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.80 : 548.84 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.80/548.84 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.80x = 548.84 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.80x = 198,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,680.08/398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.19

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