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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.82, 598.69 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.82, 598.69 and 277.63 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.82 : 598.69 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.82/598.69 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.82x = 598.69 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.82x = 166,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,213.16/398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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