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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.31, 597.34 and 394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.31, 597.34 and 394.89 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.31 : 597.34 = 394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.31/597.34 = 394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.31x = 597.34 × 394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.31x = 235,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,883.59/398.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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