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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.35, 596.78 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.35, 596.78 and 346.38 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.35 : 596.78 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.35/596.78 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.35x = 596.78 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.35x = 206,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,712.66/398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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