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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.80, 598.40 and 372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.80, 598.40 and 372.80 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.80 : 598.40 = 372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.80/598.40 = 372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.80x = 598.40 × 372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.80x = 223,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,083.52/396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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