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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.96, 598.44 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.96, 598.44 and 376.40 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.96 : 598.44 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.96/598.44 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.96x = 598.44 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.96x = 225,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,252.82/398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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