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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.72, 595.46 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.72, 595.46 and 339.60 is: 508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.72 : 595.46 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.72/595.46 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.72x = 595.46 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.72x = 202,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,218.22/397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.44

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