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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.09, 598.05 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.09, 598.05 and 381.69 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.09 : 598.05 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.09/598.05 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.09x = 598.05 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.09x = 228,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,269.70/398.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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