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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 607.20 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 607.20 and 398.88 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 607.20 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/607.20 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 607.20 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 242,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,199.94/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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