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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.56, 597.40 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.56, 597.40 and 155.04 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.56 : 597.40 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.56/597.40 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.56x = 597.40 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.56x = 92,620.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,620.90/398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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