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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 597.69 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 597.69 and 205.98 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 597.69 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/597.69 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 597.69 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 123,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112.19/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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