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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 598.52 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 598.52 and 368.81 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 598.52 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/598.52 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 598.52 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 220,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,742.58/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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