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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.95, 599.78 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.95, 599.78 and 366.53 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.95 : 599.78 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.95/599.78 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.95x = 599.78 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.95x = 219,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,837.03/398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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