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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 607.36 and 397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 607.36 and 397.73 is: 593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 607.36 = 397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/607.36 = 397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 607.36 × 397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 241,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,560.27/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.43

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