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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.36, 595.52 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.36, 595.52 and 275.68 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.36 : 595.52 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.36/595.52 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.36x = 595.52 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.36x = 164,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,172.95/397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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