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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 596.87 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 596.87 and 215.68 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 596.87 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/596.87 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 596.87 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 128,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,732.92/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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