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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 599.02 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 599.02 and 344.08 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 599.02 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/599.02 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 599.02 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 206,110.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,110.80/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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