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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 598.23 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 598.23 and 358.44 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 598.23 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/598.23 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 598.23 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 214,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,429.56/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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