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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.80, 593.58 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.80, 593.58 and 395.52 is: 590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.80 : 593.58 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.80/593.58 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.80x = 593.58 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.80x = 234,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,772.76/397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.18

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