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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 596.08 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 596.08 and 251.28 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 596.08 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/596.08 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 596.08 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 149,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,782.98/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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