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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.18, 597.62 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.18, 597.62 and 333.58 is: 500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.18 : 597.62 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.18/597.62 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.18x = 597.62 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.18x = 199,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,354.08/398.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.66

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