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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.84, 549.24 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.84, 549.24 and 366.44 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.84 : 549.24 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.84/549.24 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.84x = 549.24 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.84x = 201,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,263.51/398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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