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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.83, 593.04 and 241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.83, 593.04 and 241.39 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.83 : 593.04 = 241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.83/593.04 = 241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.83x = 593.04 × 241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.83x = 143,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,150.96/395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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