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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 598.24 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 598.24 and 182.25 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 598.24 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/598.24 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 598.24 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 109,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,028.44/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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