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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.62, 598.02 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.62, 598.02 and 193.42 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.62 : 598.02 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.62/598.02 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.62x = 598.02 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.62x = 115,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,669.03/398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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