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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 607.52 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 607.52 and 398.22 is: 599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 607.52 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/607.52 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 607.52 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 241,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,924.62/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.92

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