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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.77, 597.06 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.77, 597.06 and 235.50 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.77 : 597.06 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.77/597.06 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.77x = 597.06 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.77x = 140,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,607.63/397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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