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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.92, 550.62 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.92, 550.62 and 325.12 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.92 : 550.62 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.92/550.62 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.92x = 550.62 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.92x = 179,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,017.57/398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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