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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.29, 596.75 and 275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.29, 596.75 and 275.79 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.29 : 596.75 = 275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.29/596.75 = 275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.29x = 596.75 × 275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.29x = 164,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,576.30/397.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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