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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.18, 596.12 and 332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.18, 596.12 and 332.58 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.18 : 596.12 = 332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.18/596.12 = 332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.18x = 596.12 × 332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.18x = 198,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,257.59/397.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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