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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.58, 596.66 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.58, 596.66 and 290.03 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.58 : 596.66 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.58/596.66 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.58x = 596.66 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.58x = 173,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,044.87/397.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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