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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.86, 595.84 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.86, 595.84 and 339.74 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.86 : 595.84 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.86/595.84 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.86x = 595.84 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.86x = 202,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,430.68/397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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