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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.27, 596.73 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.27, 596.73 and 311.24 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.27 : 596.73 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.27/596.73 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.27x = 596.73 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.27x = 185,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,726.25/398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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