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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 597.24 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 597.24 and 268.35 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 597.24 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/597.24 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 597.24 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 160,269.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,269.35/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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