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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.44, 596.52 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.44, 596.52 and 289.44 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.44 : 596.52 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.44/596.52 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.44x = 596.52 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.44x = 172,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,656.75/397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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