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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 597.51 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 597.51 and 235.53 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 597.51 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/597.51 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 597.51 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 140,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,731.53/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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