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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.67, 1,255.37 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.67, 1,255.37 and 398.24 is: 597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.67 : 1,255.37 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.67/1,255.37 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.67x = 1,255.37 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.67x = 499,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,930.28/836.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.52

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