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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593.71 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593.71 and 237.45 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593.71 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593.71 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593.71 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 140,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,975.85/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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