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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.24, 595.26 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.24, 595.26 and 294.36 is: 441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.24 : 595.26 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.24/595.26 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.24x = 595.26 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.24x = 175,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,220.73/397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.10

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