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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 597.68 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 597.68 and 377.48 is: 566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 597.68 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/597.68 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 597.68 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 225,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,612.25/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.86

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