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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.42, 598.34 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.42, 598.34 and 396.42 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.42 : 598.34 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.42/598.34 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.42x = 598.34 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.42x = 237,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,191.96/396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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