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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.92, 597.82 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.92, 597.82 and 270.76 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.92 : 597.82 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.92/597.82 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.92x = 597.82 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.92x = 161,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,865.74/398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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