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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 598.32 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 598.32 and 193.68 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 598.32 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/598.32 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 598.32 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 115,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,882.62/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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