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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.84, 550.92 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.84, 550.92 and 294.14 is: 406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.84 : 550.92 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.84/550.92 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.84x = 550.92 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.84x = 162,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,047.61/398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.30

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