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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.73, 597.51 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.73, 597.51 and 275.20 is: 412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.73 : 597.51 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.73/597.51 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.73x = 597.51 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.73x = 164,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,436.53/398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.40

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