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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.04, 595 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.04, 595 and 275.12 is: 412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.04 : 595 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.04/595 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.04x = 595 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.04x = 163,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,696.40/397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.29

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