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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.52, 598.14 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.52, 598.14 and 276.84 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.52 : 598.14 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.52/598.14 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.52x = 598.14 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.52x = 165,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,589.08/398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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