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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.04, 590.95 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.04, 590.95 and 235.63 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.04 : 590.95 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.04/590.95 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.04x = 590.95 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.04x = 139,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,245.55/394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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