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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.98, 595.81 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.98, 595.81 and 366.63 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.98 : 595.81 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.98/595.81 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.98x = 595.81 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.98x = 218,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,437.98/398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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