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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.59, 597.47 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.59, 597.47 and 193.03 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.59 : 597.47 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.59/597.47 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.59x = 597.47 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.59x = 115,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,327.18/398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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