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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.59, 1,378.38 and 398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.59, 1,378.38 and 398.97 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.59 : 1,378.38 = 398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.59/1,378.38 = 398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.59x = 1,378.38 × 398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.59x = 549,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,933.76/918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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