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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 594.44 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 594.44 and 352.20 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 594.44 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/594.44 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 594.44 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 209,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,360.21/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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