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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.17, 597.59 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.17, 597.59 and 215.72 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.17 : 597.59 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.17/597.59 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.17x = 597.59 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.17x = 128,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,908.05/398.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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