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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.28, 592.98 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.28, 592.98 and 351.16 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.28 : 592.98 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.28/592.98 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.28x = 592.98 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.28x = 208,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,230.86/397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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