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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.80, 597.56 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.80, 597.56 and 254.48 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.80 : 597.56 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.80/597.56 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.80x = 597.56 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.80x = 152,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,067.07/398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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