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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 597.51 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 597.51 and 138.24 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 597.51 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/597.51 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 597.51 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 82,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,599.78/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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