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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.03, 597.11 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.03, 597.11 and 181.53 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.03 : 597.11 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.03/597.11 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.03x = 597.11 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.03x = 108,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,392.47/398.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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