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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.15, 597.62 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.15, 597.62 and 267.74 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.15 : 597.62 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.15/597.62 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.15x = 597.62 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.15x = 160,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,004.46/398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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