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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 597.78 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 597.78 and 182.05 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 597.78 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/597.78 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 597.78 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 108,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,824.35/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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