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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.59, 597.73 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.59, 597.73 and 154.96 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.59 : 597.73 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.59/597.73 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.59x = 597.73 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.59x = 92,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,624.24/398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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