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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.14, 597.53 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.14, 597.53 and 351.99 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.14 : 597.53 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.14/597.53 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.14x = 597.53 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.14x = 210,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,325.46/398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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