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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.10, 593.95 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.10, 593.95 and 354.24 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.10 : 593.95 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.10/593.95 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.10x = 593.95 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.10x = 210,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,402.19/398.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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