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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.55, 598.51 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.55, 598.51 and 337.73 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.55 : 598.51 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.55/598.51 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.55x = 598.51 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.55x = 202,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,134.78/398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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