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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.87, 550.34 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.87, 550.34 and 346.32 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.87 : 550.34 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.87/550.34 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.87x = 550.34 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.87x = 190,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,594.61/398.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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