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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 542.97 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 542.97 and 236.09 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 542.97 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/542.97 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 542.97 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 128,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,189.79/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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