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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.42, 597.63 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.42, 597.63 and 255.05 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.42 : 597.63 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.42/597.63 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.42x = 597.63 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.42x = 152,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,422.54/398.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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