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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.39, 596.97 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.39, 596.97 and 355.05 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.39 : 596.97 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.39/596.97 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.39x = 596.97 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.39x = 211,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,954.20/398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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