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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.14, 595.98 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.14, 595.98 and 372.84 is: 559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.14 : 595.98 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.14/595.98 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.14x = 595.98 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.14x = 222,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,205.18/397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.51

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