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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.62, 597.03 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.62, 597.03 and 276.58 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.62 : 597.03 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.62/597.03 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.62x = 597.03 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.62x = 165,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,126.56/398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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