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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 547.76 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 547.76 and 398.12 is: 544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 547.76 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/547.76 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 547.76 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 218,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,072.47/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.62

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