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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.28, 594.96 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.28, 594.96 and 318.24 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.28 : 594.96 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.28/594.96 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.28x = 594.96 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.28x = 189,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,340.07/397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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