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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 596.59 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 596.59 and 382.98 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 596.59 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/596.59 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 596.59 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 228,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,479.06/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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