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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 598.02 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 598.02 and 341.28 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 598.02 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/598.02 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 598.02 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 204,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,092.27/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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