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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.97, 593.97 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.97, 593.97 and 275.47 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.97 : 593.97 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.97/593.97 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.97x = 593.97 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.97x = 163,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,620.92/396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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