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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.86, 597.34 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.86, 597.34 and 340.74 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.86 : 597.34 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.86/597.34 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.86x = 597.34 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.86x = 203,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,537.63/398.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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