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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.29, 597.57 and 341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.29, 597.57 and 341.05 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.29 : 597.57 = 341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.29/597.57 = 341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.29x = 597.57 × 341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.29x = 203,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,801.25/398.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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