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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 596.03 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 596.03 and 268.29 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 596.03 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/596.03 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 596.03 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 159,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,907.55/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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