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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.84, 550.50 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.84, 550.50 and 295.16 is: 407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.84 : 550.50 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.84/550.50 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.84x = 550.50 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.84x = 162,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,485.58/398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.40

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