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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.83, 597.61 and 295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.83, 597.61 and 295.87 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.83 : 597.61 = 295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.83/597.61 = 295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.83x = 597.61 × 295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.83x = 176,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,814.87/398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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