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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.55, 596.05 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.55, 596.05 and 275.51 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.55 : 596.05 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.55/596.05 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.55x = 596.05 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.55x = 164,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,217.74/397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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