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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.72, 595.98 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.72, 595.98 and 306.28 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.72 : 595.98 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.72/595.98 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.72x = 595.98 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.72x = 182,536.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,536.75/397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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