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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.12, 596.73 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.12, 596.73 and 325.11 is: 487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.12 : 596.73 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.12/596.73 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.12x = 596.73 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.12x = 194,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,002.89/398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.30

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