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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.84, 596.07 and 275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.84, 596.07 and 275.65 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.84 : 596.07 = 275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.84/596.07 = 275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.84x = 596.07 × 275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.84x = 164,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,306.70/397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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