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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 593.28 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 593.28 and 234.24 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 593.28 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/593.28 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 593.28 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 138,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,969.32/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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