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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 595.92 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 595.92 and 344.88 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 595.92 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/595.92 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 595.92 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 205,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,520.89/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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