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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.63, 597.59 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.63, 597.59 and 154.99 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.63 : 597.59 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.63/597.59 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.63x = 597.59 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.63x = 92,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,619.70/398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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