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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.80, 596.52 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.80, 596.52 and 254.43 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.80 : 596.52 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.80/596.52 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.80x = 596.52 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.80x = 151,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,772.58/397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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