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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.33, 597.48 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.33, 597.48 and 244.28 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.33 : 597.48 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.33/597.48 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.33x = 597.48 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.33x = 145,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,952.69/398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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