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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.25, 597.60 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.25, 597.60 and 395.19 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.25 : 597.60 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.25/597.60 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.25x = 597.60 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.25x = 236,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,165.54/398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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