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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.73, 593.22 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.73, 593.22 and 241.68 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.73 : 593.22 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.73/593.22 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.73x = 593.22 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.73x = 143,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,369.41/395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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