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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.93, 597.74 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.93, 597.74 and 283.19 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.93 : 597.74 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.93/597.74 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.93x = 597.74 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.93x = 169,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,269.59/398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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