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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.56, 597.72 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.56, 597.72 and 269.32 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.56 : 597.72 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.56/597.72 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.56x = 597.72 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.56x = 160,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,977.95/398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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