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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 596.76 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 596.76 and 282.68 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 596.76 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/596.76 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 596.76 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 168,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,692.12/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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