Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 596 and 289.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 397.76, 596 and 289.04 is: 433.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397.76 : 596 = 289.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397.76/596 = 289.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397.76x = 596 × 289.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397.76x = 172,267.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,267.84/397.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433.09
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