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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.44, 594.76 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.44, 594.76 and 275.46 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.44 : 594.76 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.44/594.76 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.44x = 594.76 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.44x = 163,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,832.59/396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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