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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 596.59 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 596.59 and 235.56 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 596.59 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/596.59 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 596.59 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 140,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,532.74/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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