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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.84, 597.72 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.84, 597.72 and 351.32 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.84 : 597.72 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.84/597.72 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.84x = 597.72 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.84x = 209,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,990.99/398.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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