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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.80, 550.47 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.80, 550.47 and 316.27 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.80 : 550.47 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.80/550.47 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.80x = 550.47 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.80x = 174,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,097.15/398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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