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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.39, 595.06 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.39, 595.06 and 275.49 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.39 : 595.06 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.39/595.06 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.39x = 595.06 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.39x = 163,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,933.08/397.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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