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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.79, 597.32 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.79, 597.32 and 370.76 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.79 : 597.32 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.79/597.32 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.79x = 597.32 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.79x = 221,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,466.88/398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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