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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.70, 598.44 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.70, 598.44 and 376.78 is: 565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.70 : 598.44 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.70/598.44 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.70x = 598.44 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.70x = 225,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,480.22/398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.54

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