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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.17, 596.16 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.17, 596.16 and 275.94 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.17 : 596.16 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.17/596.16 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.17x = 596.16 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.17x = 164,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,504.39/397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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