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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.96, 593 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.96, 593 and 354.88 is: 528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.96 : 593 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.96/593 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.96x = 593 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.96x = 210,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,443.84/397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.81

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