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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.24, 598.08 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.24, 598.08 and 349.64 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.24 : 598.08 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.24/598.08 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.24x = 598.08 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.24x = 209,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,112.69/398.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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