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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.57, 599.21 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.57, 599.21 and 366.15 is: 550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.57 : 599.21 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.57/599.21 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.57x = 599.21 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.57x = 219,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,404.59/398.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.48

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