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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.85, 597.60 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.85, 597.60 and 290.67 is: 435.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.85 : 597.60 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.85/597.60 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.85x = 597.60 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.85x = 173,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,704.39/398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.51

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