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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.25, 597.45 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.25, 597.45 and 282.73 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.25 : 597.45 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.25/597.45 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.25x = 597.45 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.25x = 168,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,917.04/398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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