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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 543.71 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 543.71 and 236.64 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 543.71 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/543.71 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 543.71 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 128,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,663.53/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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