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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 597.47 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 597.47 and 233.87 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 597.47 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/597.47 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 597.47 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 139,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,726.15/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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