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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 593.07 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 593.07 and 232.93 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 593.07 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/593.07 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 593.07 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 138,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,143.80/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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