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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.01, 594.23 and 382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.01, 594.23 and 382.74 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.01 : 594.23 = 382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.01/594.23 = 382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.01x = 594.23 × 382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.01x = 227,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,433.68/397.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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