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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 596.97 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 596.97 and 349.56 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 596.97 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/596.97 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 596.97 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 208,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,676.83/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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