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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 592.92 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 592.92 and 233.04 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 592.92 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/592.92 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 592.92 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 138,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174.08/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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