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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 593.19 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 593.19 and 232.74 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 593.19 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/593.19 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 593.19 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 138,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059.04/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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