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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 597.69 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 597.69 and 215.76 is: 323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 597.69 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/597.69 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 597.69 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 128,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,957.59/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.79

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