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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 596.52 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 596.52 and 395.58 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 596.52 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/596.52 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 596.52 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 235,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,971.38/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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