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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.21, 597.56 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.21, 597.56 and 276.24 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.21 : 597.56 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.21/597.56 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.21x = 597.56 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.21x = 165,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,068.59/398.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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