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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.62, 597.16 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.62, 597.16 and 244.09 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.62 : 597.16 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.62/597.16 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.62x = 597.16 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.62x = 145,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,760.78/398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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