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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.59, 597.17 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.59, 597.17 and 244.69 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.59 : 597.17 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.59/597.17 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.59x = 597.17 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.59x = 146,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,120.65/398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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