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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 598.32 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 598.32 and 291.42 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 598.32 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/598.32 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 598.32 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 174,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,362.41/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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