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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 596.88 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 596.88 and 375.96 is: 563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 596.88 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/596.88 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 596.88 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 224,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,403.00/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.21

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