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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 905.19 and 397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 905.19 and 397.95 is: 597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 905.19 = 397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/905.19 = 397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 905.19 × 397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 360,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,220.36/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.11

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