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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.59, 597.85 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.59, 597.85 and 244.79 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.59 : 597.85 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.59/597.85 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.59x = 597.85 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.59x = 146,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,346.34/398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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