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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 597.46 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 597.46 and 357.30 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 597.46 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/597.46 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 597.46 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 213,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,472.46/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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