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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 596.40 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 596.40 and 235.52 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 596.40 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/596.40 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 596.40 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 140,464.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,464.13/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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