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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 597.06 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 597.06 and 261.47 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 597.06 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/597.06 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 597.06 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 156,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,110.29/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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