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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.47, 597.17 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.47, 597.17 and 282.25 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.47 : 597.17 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.47/597.17 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.47x = 597.17 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.47x = 168,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,552.68/397.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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