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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.79, 596.93 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.79, 596.93 and 252.03 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.79 : 596.93 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.79/596.93 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.79x = 596.93 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.79x = 150,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,443.48/398.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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