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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 598.17 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 598.17 and 182.21 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 598.17 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/598.17 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 598.17 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 108,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,989.56/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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