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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.72, 594.90 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.72, 594.90 and 340.28 is: 507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.72 : 594.90 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.72/594.90 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.72x = 594.90 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.72x = 202,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,432.57/398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.71

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