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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 598.07 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 598.07 and 349.44 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 598.07 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/598.07 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 598.07 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 208,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,987.83/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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