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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 595.94 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 595.94 and 289.83 is: 434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 595.94 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/595.94 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 595.94 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 172,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,719.84/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.89

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