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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.43, 598.05 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.43, 598.05 and 254.25 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.43 : 598.05 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.43/598.05 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.43x = 598.05 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.43x = 152,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,054.21/398.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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