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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 597.72 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 597.72 and 193.04 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 597.72 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/597.72 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 597.72 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 115,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,383.87/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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