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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 597.66 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 597.66 and 254.53 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 597.66 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/597.66 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 597.66 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 152,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,122.40/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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