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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.62, 597.11 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.62, 597.11 and 380.30 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.62 : 597.11 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.62/597.11 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.62x = 597.11 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.62x = 227,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,076.05/397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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