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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.72, 597 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.72, 597 and 327.44 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.72 : 597 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.72/597 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.72x = 597 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.72x = 195,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,481.68/398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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