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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.29, 595.62 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.29, 595.62 and 275.19 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.29 : 595.62 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.29/595.62 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.29x = 595.62 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.29x = 163,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,908.67/397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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