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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.17, 595.77 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.17, 595.77 and 339.78 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.17 : 595.77 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.17/595.77 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.17x = 595.77 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.17x = 202,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,430.73/397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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