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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.02, 594.78 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.02, 594.78 and 332.43 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.02 : 594.78 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.02/594.78 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.02x = 594.78 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.02x = 197,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,722.72/397.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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