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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.87, 549.34 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.87, 549.34 and 343.59 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.87 : 549.34 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.87/549.34 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.87x = 549.34 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.87x = 188,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,744.81/398.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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