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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 598.13 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 598.13 and 253.95 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 598.13 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/598.13 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 598.13 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 151,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,895.11/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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