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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 595.96 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 595.96 and 364.04 is: 544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 595.96 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/595.96 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 595.96 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 216,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,954.98/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.82

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