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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 593.65 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 593.65 and 241.66 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 593.65 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/593.65 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 593.65 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 143,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,461.46/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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