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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 597.39 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 597.39 and 346.78 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 597.39 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/597.39 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 597.39 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 207,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,162.90/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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