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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.41, 598.98 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.41, 598.98 and 368.34 is: 553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.41 : 598.98 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.41/598.98 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.41x = 598.98 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.41x = 220,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,628.29/398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.78

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