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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.80, 802.86 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.80, 802.86 and 398.98 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.80 : 802.86 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.80/802.86 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.80x = 802.86 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.80x = 320,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,325.08/535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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