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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 596.08 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 596.08 and 375.49 is: 563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 596.08 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/596.08 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 596.08 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 223,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,822.08/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.29

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