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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 595.71 and 334.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 595.71 and 334.01 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 595.71 = 334.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/595.71 = 334.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 595.71 × 334.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 198,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,970.12/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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