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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.27, 596.99 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.27, 596.99 and 251.97 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.27 : 596.99 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.27/596.99 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.27x = 596.99 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.27x = 150,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,422.31/398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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