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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.55, 596.49 and 275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.55, 596.49 and 275.75 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.55 : 596.49 = 275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.55/596.49 = 275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.55x = 596.49 × 275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.55x = 164,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,482.12/397.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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