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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.64, 597 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.64, 597 and 282.44 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.64 : 597 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.64/597 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.64x = 597 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.64x = 168,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616.68/397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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