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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 596.96 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 596.96 and 181.64 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 596.96 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/596.96 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 596.96 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 108,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,431.81/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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