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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 596.16 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 596.16 and 305.64 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 596.16 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/596.16 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 596.16 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 182,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,210.34/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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