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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.09, 597.57 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.09, 597.57 and 235.89 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.09 : 597.57 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.09/597.57 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.09x = 597.57 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.09x = 140,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,960.79/398.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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