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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.66, 598.62 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.66, 598.62 and 237.07 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.66 : 598.62 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.66/598.62 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.66x = 598.62 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.66x = 141,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,911.85/398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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