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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.88, 596.72 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.88, 596.72 and 215.04 is: 322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.88 : 596.72 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.88/596.72 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.88x = 596.72 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.88x = 128,318.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,318.67/397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.51

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