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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 597.19 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 597.19 and 290.13 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 597.19 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/597.19 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 597.19 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 173,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,262.73/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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