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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.08, 596.40 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.08, 596.40 and 370 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.08 : 596.40 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.08/596.40 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.08x = 596.40 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.08x = 220,668
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,668/398.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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