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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.62, 595.67 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.62, 595.67 and 305.88 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.62 : 595.67 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.62/595.67 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.62x = 595.67 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.62x = 182,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,202.01/397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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