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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.67, 592.04 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.67, 592.04 and 232.07 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.67 : 592.04 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.67/592.04 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.67x = 592.04 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.67x = 137,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,392.34/394.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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