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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 604.13 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 604.13 and 397.88 is: 593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 604.13 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/604.13 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 604.13 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 240,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,369.22/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.26

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