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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.32, 597.54 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.32, 597.54 and 316.84 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.32 : 597.54 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.32/597.54 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.32x = 597.54 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.32x = 189,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,324.57/398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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