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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.89, 598.38 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.89, 598.38 and 276.85 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.89 : 598.38 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.89/598.38 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.89x = 598.38 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.89x = 165,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,661.50/398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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