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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.38, 597.61 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.38, 597.61 and 193.05 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.38 : 597.61 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.38/597.61 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.38x = 597.61 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.38x = 115,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,368.61/398.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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