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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.58, 597.99 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.58, 597.99 and 182.34 is: 273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.58 : 597.99 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.58/597.99 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.58x = 597.99 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.58x = 109,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,037.50/398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.56

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