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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 597.61 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 597.61 and 155.13 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 597.61 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/597.61 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 597.61 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 92,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,706.46/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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