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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 596.92 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 596.92 and 205.84 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 596.92 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/596.92 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 596.92 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 122,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,870.01/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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