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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.96, 591.96 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.96, 591.96 and 238.72 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.96 : 591.96 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.96/591.96 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.96x = 591.96 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.96x = 141,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,312.69/394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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