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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.35, 597.58 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.35, 597.58 and 376.49 is: 564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.35 : 597.58 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.35/597.58 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.35x = 597.58 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.35x = 224,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,982.89/398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.79

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