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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.20, 598.81 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.20, 598.81 and 373.71 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.20 : 598.81 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.20/598.81 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.20x = 598.81 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.20x = 223,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,780.35/397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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