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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 596.58 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 596.58 and 289.11 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 596.58 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/596.58 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 596.58 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 172,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,477.24/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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