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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 593.76 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 593.76 and 233.10 is: 349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 593.76 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/593.76 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 593.76 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 138,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,405.46/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.72

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