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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.19, 597.38 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.19, 597.38 and 321.84 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.19 : 597.38 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.19/597.38 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.19x = 597.38 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.19x = 192,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,260.78/398.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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