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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.71, 593.95 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.71, 593.95 and 241.94 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.71 : 593.95 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.71/593.95 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.71x = 593.95 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.71x = 143,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,698.38/395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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