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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.22, 594.27 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.22, 594.27 and 351.05 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.22 : 594.27 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.22/594.27 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.22x = 594.27 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.22x = 208,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,615.51/397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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