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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.54, 598.10 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.54, 598.10 and 182.27 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.54 : 598.10 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.54/598.10 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.54x = 598.10 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.54x = 109,011.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,011.79/398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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