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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 598.29 and 341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 598.29 and 341.23 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 598.29 = 341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/598.29 = 341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 598.29 × 341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 204,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,154.50/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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