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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 597.69 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 597.69 and 206.34 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 597.69 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/597.69 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 597.69 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 123,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,327.35/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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