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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.27, 594.69 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.27, 594.69 and 292.93 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.27 : 594.69 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.27/594.69 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.27x = 594.69 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.27x = 174,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,202.54/397.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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