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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.89, 598.47 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.89, 598.47 and 350.56 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.89 : 598.47 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.89/598.47 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.89x = 598.47 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.89x = 209,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,799.64/398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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