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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.97, 597.56 and 321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.97, 597.56 and 321.73 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.97 : 597.56 = 321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.97/597.56 = 321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.97x = 597.56 × 321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.97x = 192,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,249.88/398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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